ROUND-UP: LEGACY OF POPE JOHN PAUL II (continued)
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**1. JOSEPH DUREPOS, senior editor at LOYOLA PRESS: "John Paul II may have left the greatest written legacy of any pope. An accomplished playwright in the 40s and renowned philosopher in the 50s, Karol Wojtyla was well trained to artfully communicate his papal message. Author of 14 encyclicals, tons of apostolic documents, hundreds of public addresses, numerous poems, five books and a number of plays, John Paul II is destined to be heard through the ages." Durepos extensively researched the pope's works and produced two collections of his writings, "Go in Peace: A Gift of Enduring Love and Lessons for Living."
**2. PASTOR BENNY HINN of BENNY HINN MINISTRIES met Pope John Paul II on two private occasions: "I am saddened by the passing of Pope John Paul II and join the rest of the world in commemorating his extraordinary life. His 26 years as head of the Catholic Church will be remembered for his many accomplishments, but none more significant than the way in which God used his influence to open the Eastern Bloc of nations so that the Gospel might be preached in that region. Having ministered in Russia, Latvia, Hungary and other Eastern Bloc nations, I am eternally grateful for the many souls that will be in heaven as a result of his influence in paving the way for the Gospel to be preached."
**3. FERNANDO SEGOVIA, past president of the ACADEMY OF CATHOLIC THEOLOGIANS IN THE UNITED STATES, says Pope John Paul II's tenure was marked by scandals in the priesthood, a highly distinctive philosophy and defense of life from conception to death and a strong emphasis on social justice for the poor and oppressed: "This was a global pope who made it his mission to travel to the worldwide church over and over again. But he was not much for dialogue. Instead, he was rather swift to exercise authority and demand obedience."
**4. J. PATOUT BURNS, Edward A. Mulloy Professor of Catholic Studies at VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, believes that Pope John Paul II will be remembered for assisting the liberation of central Europe, slowing implementation of the Vatican II reforms and continuing the Papal tradition of deep misgivings about capitalism: "His personal religious commitment and character have been greatly influential inside and beyond the Catholic communion. He has reached out, especially to the Orthodox Christians and Jews, though without endorsing Israel's policies and practices."
**5. ROBERT R. BUTTERWORTH, Los Angeles psychologist: "The world has lost a religious icon and, psychologically, it reminds us of own mortality. All Americans, regardless of their beliefs, are feeling sad and a little depressed with another world leader departed. And as their icons fade, so does their own sense of mortality.
**6. GABRIEL VEHOVSKY, vice president of marketing and business development for THE CONVEX GROUP, has prepared an overview regarding the papacy, including its rituals and traditions, entitled "How the Papacy Works," which explains the succession process from the pope's lying in repose for nine consecutive days to the College of Cardinals conclave, a process which culminates in a white puff of smoke rising over the Vatican Palace indicating the Pope's successor has been elected.
**7. DR. MARK MIRAVALLE, professor of theology and Mariology at FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE, was a trusted advisor to John Paul II and received his doctorate in sacred theology from St. Thomas University (the Angelicum) in Rome. He is the author of numerous books and articles and the founder of Vox Populi, an international Catholic movement that received much attention from Pope John Paul II. Miravalle is a regular contributor to programs on EWTN global television and other religious and secular media. He can speak on the pope's impact on society and the Catholic Church and related hot-button issues, as well as recount his personal meetings with the Holy Father.
**8. DR. MAX BONILLA, vice president of academic affairs at FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE, is a noted theologian who lived in Rome from 1988 to 1996, while receiving his advanced theology degrees. He has written and researched Pope John Paul II and established contacts with several Vatican officials. Last year, he taped a Univision special on Pope John Paul II to be broadcast throughout North, Central and South America. He is able to explain to a general audience Pope John Paul II's primary achievements in areas ranging from morality to politics to Church issues, and can outline the impact he has made on the Catholic Church, society and the international scene. While a professor the University of St. Thomas in Texas, Bonilla was a regular guest on the Spanish radio program "Success" and others that aired in Houston on 1540 AM, as well as Spanish-language programs on Houston-area cable programs. He was also a regular contributor on Spanish TV and radio programs produced by the diocese of Brownsville, Tex.
ROUND-UP: STEROIDS IN SPORTS (continued)
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**1. DR. JIM CHLOVECHOK, president of the OHIO SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE, is a sports medicine doctor and the author of "Game Face." He can discuss how parents can keep their children away from steroids and can provide interesting and informative information on steroids in professional and amateur sports.
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**1. PARENTING: TIPS FOR CHOOSING PROPER CHILD CARE. LOIS C. STEPHENSON, president of BUILDING BLOCKS CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER: "As parents, it is important to choose a child care and development center that is not only fully accredited, but also a center that coincides with your attitudes on care and development." Stephenson has served as chairperson of the Board of Directors and as chairperson of the Child Care Quality Committee, acts as the regional vice president of the Professional Association of Childhood Education of North Carolina (PACE). Stephenson has been appointed by North Carolina Governor Mike Easley to the North Carolina Child Care Commission.
**2. PARENTING: NOISE AT DAYCARE, HOME CAN INTERFERE WITH INFANTS LEARNING TO SPEAK. ROCHELLE NEWMAN, cognitive psychologist in the UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND's department of hearing and speech sciences and director of the LANGUAGE PERCEPTION AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES, can discuss a University of Maryland study published in Developmental Psychology concluding that noise levels in some daycare centers and homes can interfere with the language development of infants younger than 13 months. The study is one of the first of its kind to examine the impact of background noise on infants: "This might potentially delay the onset of speech. Caregivers may think they're giving the right kind of language experiences, but all too often, the talk may be going over the children's heads."
**3. PARENTING: TEACHING CHILDREN INNOVATIVE WAYS TO PLAY TRADITIONAL SPORTS. BERNIE DEKOVEN, author and game developer for DEEPFUN.COM: "Junkyard sports are 'real' sports and games played with the 'wrong' equipment. Because the participants of the game make up these sports, they offer a welcome alternative to the traditional sport programs. Junkyard sports stress personal involvement, active participation by a diverse community, physical and psychological safety, creativity, and most of all, the opportunity to create and share fun."
**4. RELIGION: HIP-HOP CHURCHES -- SPIRITUALITY FOR THE YOUTH. BISHOP E. BERNARD JORDAN, founder and head of the ZOË MINISTRIES CHURCH, where Reverend Run (formally Run of Run DMC) often preaches, can discuss why some churches have ties to the culture of hip-hop: "We are taking spirituality and family values to the streets. We're teaching the youth that it is no longer just about them, it's about the world. I am my brother's keeper. The underlying economic disadvantages are the cause of deep problems, not the language, dress or songs that are related to the hip-hop culture. The songs are the artistic expressions of poets."
**5. SPORTS: INTELLIGENT GOLF CLUBS ARE MAKING THEIR MARK. DICK EYESTONE, CEO and founder of SMARTSWING GOLF: "New technologies are enhancing the ability of teaching professionals to introduce the game of golf to a generation of new golfers. This technology collects meticulous data on a person's swing and then delivers that data to a program on the PC, where the person can see their swing compared to a reference swing. Chuck Cook, one of world's leading instructors, according to Golf and Golf Digest, is already using the technology with his students. There will come a time when you have virtual instruction where an intelligent golf club and a program on the PC can help a golfer improve his or her game anywhere and anytime."
**6. SPORTS: DOMINATE YOUR OPPONENT WITH A STRONG TENNIS SERVE. JIM BROWN, tennis coach, author and executive director of SPORTS PERFORMANCE JOURNAL: "Every stroke in tennis except one, the serve, is influenced by how, when and where your opponent hits the ball. The serve, however, is all up to you. A strong serve, not necessarily a hard serve, means you can immediately start setting up the point to your advantage. A weak or inconsistent serve means your opponent takes that advantage away. Accept credit for a good serving game, and don't blame anyone else if you have a poor serve. It's your responsibility to serve well; doing so is completely under your control."
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